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Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered : Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mahabalipuram - Pondicherry - Chidambaram- Tanjore - Madurai - Kanyakumari
Day 01 : Chennai
The tour starts with your arrival at Chennai from where we go to visit the various tourist attractions of Chennai, including the Kapaleeswara temple dedicated to Lord Shiva as well as the Ashtalakshmi Temple, two of the most revered temples of Chennai. We next visit the government Museum which has an astounding collection of rare and valuable Bronze artifacts. The ends with a visit to the Theosophical Society, after, which we return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 02 : Chennai / Kanchipuram / Mahabalipuram
The day begins with a trip to Kanchipuram, located around 80 kms away from Chennai, which is famous for the presence of a number of revered temples of India which includes temples like the Ekambeshwara temple, Varadaraja Temple and Kailasanatha Temple. This is followed by a visit to the famous silk-weaving factories of the city after which we move on to Mahabalipuram, where we are served lunch. The afternoon is spent in visiting the famous monuments of the Pallava Era which include famous structures like the Shore Temple, five Rathas. This is followed by a visit to the famous markets of Mahabalipuram, after which we return to the hotel, where we stay for the night.
Day 03 : Mahabalipuram / Pondicherry
The day begins with a drive to Pondicherry, where you can get a glimpse of the exquisite architecture of the Pallava Period. These include Auroville and a number of the other tourist attractions of Pondicherry. Arrangements will be made for your stay at the reputed Hotel Pondicherry, where you can rest till the afternoon. The afternoon is spent visiting the Aurobindo Ashram, while another trip is arranged to the old city of Pondicherry, where you can get a taste of the rich cultural heritage left behind by the French.
Day 04 : Pondicherry / Chidambaram / Tanjore
The day starts with a visit to the holy city of Chidambaram, which is home to one of the most revered temples of Lord Nataraja. After offering prayers here, we travel to the ancient city of Tanjore, where, after visiting the Tanjore Palace and the Brahadeswara temple, we return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 5 : Tanjore / Velankanni / Tanjore
The day begins with a trip to Velankanni, located around 100 kms away from Tanjore. Famous for a spectacular church, the city is considered to be one of the holiest cities of Tamil Nadu.
Day 6 : Tanjore / Trichy / Madurai
The day begins with a visit to the famous Rock fort Temple and the revered temple of Sriranganathar at Srirangam. We next travel to Madurai where we can get a glimpse of the Museum, the famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple and the Nayak Palace besides a number of other major tourist sites in the city. We return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 7 : Madurai / Rameshwaram / Madurai
We travel to the city of Rameshwaram today, which is around 180 kms away from Madurai. Revered for being the place where a number of holy water bodies meet, Rameshwaram is considered to be one of the holiest cities of Tamil Nadu. We return to Madurai where we spent the night.
Day 8 : Madurai / Kanyakumari
The day begins with a trip to Kanyakumari where you can visit the famous temples of Kanyakumari, including the revered Krishnapuram Temple. This is followed by an afternoon visit to the statue of the great poet Tiruvalluvar, who is regarded by most Tamilians as one of the greatest sons of the land. The day ends with a visit to the Vivekananda Memorial, which is regarded as the “land’s end” for India, after which you return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 9 : Kanyakumari / Chennai
The last day of the tour sees you on your way back home through Chennai, where you can catch the most convenient transport for your home destination.
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